Purchasing Assistant Buyer Planner

ACCESS ASSEMBLY LLC; Round Lake Beach (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunity in a fast -

Job summary

ACCESS ASSEMBLY LLC in Round Lake Beach, IL is seeking a Purchasing Assistant, Buyer/Planner to coordinate material needs across production, shipping, and inventory control. You will place orders, monitor lead times, follow up with suppliers, and ensure correct pricing.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, can multitask in a fast-growing manufacturing environment, and is comfortable using ERP/MRP systems to manage procurement and vendor relations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the supply chain and common issues
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities
• Proficiency navigating ERP/MRP software

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and order components/materials to support production
• Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain vendor relationships
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and pre-emptively order before reaching critical levels
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, compare price and quality
• Manage vendor contracts as needed and perform supplier evaluations
• Run material shortage reports to support production and inventory

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Growth Opportunity in a fast growing company.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant, Buyer/Planner to join our team. In this position you will be working across multiple departments to determine all material needs, place orders, and assist in finding the tools they need to do their jobs. You will be assisting in Production Department, Shipping receiving department, following up on supply requests, and monitoring inventory levels of all the components. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed, and an understanding of supply chain procedures. The candidate needs to be able to navigate ERP / MRP software to place orders with suppliers. Also follow up on the orders, ensure correct pricing, be aware of the lead times and be able to find alternate suppliers if needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and order components / materials to support production
• Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering an appropriate amount of product before it is at critical levels
• Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best place to order based on price and quality, conducting research as necessary to find an appropriate supplier
• Manage vendor contracts, as needed
• Perform Supplier Evaluation
• Run Material Shortage Reports in addition to other needed reports to support Production and Inventory
• Additional responsibilities will be assigned as everyone in the organization wears multiple hats to get the job done

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the supply chain, and common issues surrounding it
• The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed

About Us

ACCESS ASSEMBLY LLC has been a leader in Manufacturing of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for over a decade, dedicated to providing high-quality services and products. Our customers appreciate our commitment to excellence, while our employees thrive in a supportive and innovative work environment that encourages growth and development. At Access Assembly our main business is assembly. We work with our customers to create customized electronic products and/or assemblies or subassemblies for electronic medical devices as well as subassemblies for automotive industry, telecommunication industry, security and military industry. We can accommodate any order regardless of size. We\'ve also cultivated strong partnerships with other industry leaders, so our customers can rest assured that we can help them meet their goals, no matter the specification. We are more than just another "job shop". Our team of professionals can manufacture any type of electronic assembly, from wire harnesses to full box builds of consumer products. We also bring our network of partners to the table, allowing our customers to focus on their core business instead of fussing over every detail of their product. We can connect our customers with local engineering, marketing and packaging experts that they can trust. That results in lower costs, better asset and overhead utilization, lower inventory levels, and a shorter time to market, as well as increased ability to respond to market demands and fluctuations without being limited by cost or proximity.